Case Study: Introducing Senze, an
end-to-end retrofit solution.

Introducing Senze, a end-to end retrofit solution.

FOREWORD

Together, we are redefining energy performance assessments in buildings by using accurate data to provide a clear roadmap to net zero for portfolio owners.

Together, we are redefining energy performance assessments in buildings by using accurate data to provide a clear roadmap to net zero for portfolio owners.

Senze combines rapid asset capture capabilities, real time performance data and industry proven retrofit recommendations.

Senze combines rapid asset capture capabilities, real time performance data and industry proven retrofit recommendations.

10 Home Case Study

Pre Assessment

Average Savings Per Property
with Live Data

Average Savings Per Property
with Live Data

1.29 Tonnes

1.29 Tonnes

Average CO2 saving per asset

Average CO2 saving per asset

£4.89K

£4.89K

Average retrofit saving per asset

Average retrofit saving per asset

£133.90

£133.90

Average saving on fuel bill per asset

Average saving on fuel bill per asset

9 hrs

9 hrs

Average assessment time saving per asset

Average assessment time saving per asset

Our team

Leadership team

The Senze leadership team brings together over 30 years of experience in real estate, technology and building performance.

The Senze leadership team brings together over 30 years of experience in real estate, technology and building performance.

David Partridge

Co-Founder & Chairman

Chairman of Related Argent, renowned for driving transformative urban developments, and current
Chair of the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard.

Joseph Michael Daniels

Co-Founder

World leading sustainable technologist and founder, having built net zero on 4 continents and deployed decarbonisation, digital twin and data technologies globally.

Tom Fenton

CEO

Former startup founder who pioneered the introduction of data-driven thermal testing to the UK market and an industry
leader in building
performance.

Before Senze,

end-to- end digital retrofitting solutions

did not exist.

Many companies offer individual components when digitising the retrofit journey, often raising costs and complications. Senze delivers the first seamless, all-in-one digital retrofit service.

Many companies offer individual components when digitising the retrofit journey, often raising costs and complications. Senze delivers the first seamless, all-in-one digital retrofit service.

Pre Assessment


Digital
Twins

Sensors &
Meters

Thermal
Measurements

Retrofit
Consultants

Post Retrofit
Analysis

How Senze revolutionises the retrofit industry

How Senze revolutionises the retrofit industry

On-site Capture

1 hour

AI Model

2-10 days

Senze provides a comprehensive, all-in-one retrofitting solution, handling everything from pre-assessment to post-retrofit analysis. By leveraging live data and digital twins for surveying, thermal auditing, and analysis, it eliminates guesswork, saves time and money, and reduces the carbon footprint of your assets. This all-encompassing approach streamlines the retrofitting process, generating huge environmental and economic benefits to stakeholders.

Pre Assessment

Pre Assessment

Optimisation

Optimisation

Senze
Capture App

Senze
Capture App

Post Retrofit
Analysis

Post Retrofit
Analysis

Sensors &
Meters

Sensors &
Meters

Analysis
Dashboards

Analysis
Dashboards

Live Thermal
Measurement
LTMA

Live Thermal
Measurement
LTMA

Home Energy
Advice Tool

Home Energy
Advice Tool

Pre
Assessment

Pre Assessment

Utilising advanced UPRN searches on publicly available data, our initial "pre-assessment" phase identifies potential energy efficiency measures for your portfolio.






Utilising advanced UPRN searches on publicly available data, our initial "pre-assessment" phase identifies potential energy efficiency measures for your portfolio.






Capture App

Capture App

Once properties are selected, our proprietary LiDAR scanning app enables quick and precise property digitisation, creating a detailed "digital twin." This captures volumes, areas and surface dimensions, while efficiently categorising materials.

Once properties are selected, our proprietary LiDAR scanning app enables quick and precise property digitisation, creating a detailed "digital twin." This captures volumes, areas and surface dimensions, while efficiently categorising materials.

Then install sensors to capture live data and energy performance.

Then install sensors to capture live data and energy performance.

For enhanced data accuracy, our solution integrates seamlessly with low-cost sensors and meters, providing robust, real-time data reporting. This ensures comprehensive monitoring and insight

For enhanced data accuracy, our solution integrates seamlessly with low-cost sensors and meters, providing robust, real-time data reporting. This ensures comprehensive monitoring and insight

Smart Sensors

ArcLive Sensors are placed around the room so that real time performance data can

be collected.

MPAN &
Gateway

With consent, the last 13 digits of the property MPAN number enables a direct connection with home energy data.

Live Thermal Measurement

(LTMA)

Live Thermal Measurement

(LTMA)

Utilising the collected data, Senze delivers dynamic thermal measurements of properties.
This algorithmic capability leverages live data to accurately measure thermal performance and heat load profiles, establishing a reliable energy baseline for retrofit planning.

Utilising the collected data, Senze delivers dynamic thermal measurements of properties.
This algorithmic capability leverages live data to accurately measure thermal performance and heat load profiles, establishing a reliable energy baseline for retrofit planning.

Home Energy Advice Tool
HEAT

Home Energy Advice Tool
HEAT

Funded by UKRI, Senze's HEAT assessment tool leverages real-time data and measurements to generate a dynamic energy model.

This advanced tool enables accurate retrofit simulations, quantifying potential energy and carbon savings for well-informed decision-making. 

Funded by UKRI, Senze's HEAT assessment tool leverages real-time data and measurements to generate a dynamic energy model.

This advanced tool enables accurate retrofit simulations, quantifying potential energy and carbon savings for well-informed decision-making. 

Analysis & Planning Dashboards

The Senze dashboard offers unparalleled data visualisations, reports and planning capabilities. With customisable, intuitive interfaces, it serves as a centralised "source of truth," providing unmatched insights and co-ordinated net zero road mapping. 

The Senze dashboard offers unparalleled data visualisations, reports and planning capabilities. With customisable, intuitive interfaces, it serves as a centralised "source of truth," providing unmatched insights and co-ordinated net zero road mapping. 

Post Retrofit Analysis

Post Retrofit Analysis

Upon completion of the retrofit, Senze conducts a thorough post-retrofit analysis using live data to quantify and validate actual improvements in property performance. This ensures greater assurance, transparency and data-driven evidence of investment impact. 

Upon completion of the retrofit, Senze conducts a thorough post-retrofit analysis using live data to quantify and validate actual improvements in property performance. This ensures greater assurance, transparency and data-driven evidence of investment impact. 

Here are some of our recent case study projects with leading housing associations across the UK

Here are some of our recent case study projects with leading housing associations across the UK

  • Rossendale

  • Rossendale

Case Study 1:

Case Study 1:

Leveraging Data to Achieve Net Zero Terraced Streets in Rossendale

Leveraging Data to Achieve Net Zero Terraced Streets in Rossendale

We put Senze to the test in three terraced properties in Rossendale as part of the Net Zero Terraced Streets programme.

We put Senze to the test in three terraced properties in Rossendale as part of the Net Zero Terraced Streets programme.

Meet RV
energy

Meet RV
energy

RV energy is a key stakeholder in the Rossendale Net Zero Terraced Streets project, which aims to achieve place-based decarbonisation through innovative approached centred on quality and community. This case study focuses on leveraging live data to ensure warm, comfortable and affordable homes for Rossendale residents. The implementation of Senze was used to guide decisions to support transitioning an entire community away from gas-based heating systems.

RV energy is a key stakeholder in the Rossendale Net Zero Terraced Streets project, which aims to achieve place-based decarbonisation through innovative approached centred on quality and community. This case study focuses on leveraging live data to ensure warm, comfortable and affordable homes for Rossendale residents. The implementation of Senze was used to guide decisions to support transitioning an entire community away from gas-based heating systems.

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PROPERTIES

Executive Summary

Executive Summary

We tested the energy performance of three terraced properties in Rossendale

We tested the energy performance of three terraced properties in Rossendale

By using Senze, the Rossendale Net Zero Terraced Street project could use real data and measurements to reduce home energy usage and devise a comprehensive plan for a community-wide energy transition. Our data-driven approached helped to address challenges related to decarbonising hard-to-treat properties in urban areas. Additionally, the collaborative use and sharing of data with key stakeholders accelerated the deployment of effective retrofit measures.

By using Senze, the Rossendale Net Zero Terraced Street project could use real data and measurements to reduce home energy usage and devise a comprehensive plan for a community-wide energy transition. Our data-driven approached helped to address challenges related to decarbonising hard-to-treat properties in urban areas. Additionally, the collaborative use and sharing of data with key stakeholders accelerated the deployment of effective retrofit measures.

Senze Actual Performance Vs
EPC Predictions

Senze Actual Performance Vs EPC Predictions

We compared the measured thermal efficiency of three properties to the predictions from their EPC assessments. This benchmarking activity offers a clear view of how the properties are performing in reality versus their design expectations. Establishing an accurate thermal baseline is crucial for implementing an effective retrofit.

We compared the measured thermal efficiency of three properties to the predictions from their EPC assessments. This benchmarking activity offers a clear view of how the properties are performing in reality versus their design expectations. Establishing an accurate thermal baseline is crucial for implementing an effective retrofit.

Farholme Lane

Farholme Lane

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency

3.0 (C)

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency

2.0

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

Hud Rake

Hud Rake

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency

4.0 (C)

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency

4.0

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

Kay Street 

Kay Street 

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency

3.0 (C)

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency

2.0

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

Paper based 

Paper based 

VS

VS

Farholme Lane

Farholme Lane

External wall insulation

External wall insulation

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat Loss
Prevention

Loft insulation & airtightness

Loft insulation & airtightness

Heat pump

Heat pump

Heating
System

Heating
System

Heat pump & smart heating controls

Heat pump & smart heating controls

Solar PV

Solar PV

Renewables

Renewables

Solar PV

Solar PV

Deep retrofit

Deep retrofit

Investment
Focus

Investment
Focus

Light touch fabric measures and renewables.

Light touch fabric measures and renewables.

Hud Rake

Hud Rake

External wall insulation

External wall insulation

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat Loss
Prevention

Loft insulation

Loft insulation

Heat pump

Heat pump

Heating
System

Heating
System

Heat pump & smart heating controls

Heat pump & smart heating controls

Solar PV

Solar PV

Renewables

Renewables

Solar PV

Solar PV

Deep retrofit

Deep retrofit

Investment
Focus

Investment
Focus

Less insulation and renewables

Less insulation and renewables

Kay Street

Kay Street

External wall insulation

External wall insulation

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat Loss
Prevention

Loft insulation

Loft insulation

Heat pump

Heat pump

Heating
System

Heating
System

Heat pump & smart heating controls

Heat pump & smart heating controls

Solar PV

Solar PV

Renewables

Renewables

Solar PV

Solar PV

Deep retrofit

Deep retrofit

Investment
Focus

Investment
Focus

Less insulation and renewables

Less insulation and renewables

Benefits & outcomes for Rosendale

Benefits & outcomes for Rosendale

We estimated the potential savings Rosendale could achieve by using data and digital twins for retrofit assessments.

We estimated the potential savings Rosendale could achieve by using data and digital twins for retrofit assessments.

Retrofit budget required

This calculation compares the proposed spend for the three homes with the potential savings if Senze's recommendations are implemented.

£67.7K

Funds allocated
for retrofit

£59.2K

Funds allocated
for retrofit

Retrofit budget required

This calculation compares the proposed spend for the three homes with the potential savings if Senze's recommendations are implemented.

£67.7K

Funds allocated
for retrofit

£59.2K

Funds allocated
for retrofit

Retrofit budget required

This calculation compares the proposed spend for the three homes with the potential savings if Senze's recommendations are implemented.

£67.7K

Funds allocated
for retrofit

£59.2K

Funds allocated
for retrofit

Carbon Saving

This calculation is based on the operational carbon savings for the three homes over a 25 year period and includes considerations for embodied carbon

5.13

Tonnes
CO2

6.23

Tonnes
CO2

Carbon Saving

This calculation is based on the operational carbon savings for the three homes over a 25 year period and includes considerations for embodied carbon

5.13

Tonnes
CO2

6.23

Tonnes
CO2

Carbon Saving

This calculation is based on the operational carbon savings for the three homes over a 25 year period and includes considerations for embodied carbon

5.13

Tonnes
CO2

6.23

Tonnes
CO2

Time Savings

We compared the person-hours spent evaluating three homes using traditional methods versus Senze's data-driven approach.

30 hours required to analyse properties

3 hours required to analyse properties

Time Savings

We compared the person-hours spent evaluating three homes using traditional methods versus Senze's data-driven approach.

30 hours required to analyse properties

3 hours required to analyse properties

Time Savings

We compared the person-hours spent evaluating three homes using traditional methods versus Senze's data-driven approach.

30 hours required to analyse properties

3 hours required to analyse properties

Energy Saving

We compared the combined fuel cost savings for residents of the three homes when applying standard measures versus following Senze's suggestions

£1,565 per year

£1,854 per year

Energy Saving

We compared the combined fuel cost savings for residents of the three homes when applying standard measures versus following Senze's suggestions

£1,565 per year

£1,854 per year

Energy Saving

We compared the combined fuel cost savings for residents of the three homes when applying standard measures versus following Senze's suggestions

£1,565 per year

£1,854 per year

  • Bromford

  • Bromford

Case Study 2:

Case Study 2:

Measuring the true performance of different property construction types with Bromford.

Measuring the true performance of different property construction types with Bromford.

We put Senze to the test in five properties that are owned and managed by Bromford Housing Association.

Meet Bromford Housing Association

Meet Bromford Housing Association

Bromford Housing Association oversees one of the UK’s largest portfolios of socially rented properties. To facilitate a smooth energy transition and achieve meaningful carbon reduction, a data-driven approach to retrofitting is essential. In this study, we evaluated the energy performance of five properties and compared the results with their desktop assumptions.

Bromford Housing Association oversees one of the UK’s largest portfolios of socially rented properties. To facilitate a smooth energy transition and achieve meaningful carbon reduction, a data-driven approach to retrofitting is essential. In this study, we evaluated the energy performance of five properties and compared the results with their desktop assumptions.

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PROPERTIES

Executive Summary

We measured
five properties,
with two different construction types.

We measured
five properties,
with two different construction types.

By using Senze, Bromford were able to measure the efficiency of two different construction types across five properties; three solid wall properties and two system built properties. In particular the three solid wall properties performed significantly better than their design predictions, providing an immediate opportunity for upfront saving, while ensuring the correct specification of materials.

By using Senze, Bromford were able to measure the efficiency of two different construction types across five properties; three solid wall properties and two system built properties. In particular the three solid wall properties performed significantly better than their design predictions, providing an immediate opportunity for upfront saving, while ensuring the correct specification of materials.

Senze Actual Performance Vs
EPC Predictions

Senze Actual Performance Vs EPC Predictions

We compared the measured thermal efficiency of five properties to the predictions from their EPC assessments. This benchmarking activity offers a clear view of how the properties are performing in reality versus their design expectations. Establishing an accurate thermal baseline is crucial for implementing an effective retrofit.

We compared the measured thermal efficiency of five properties to the predictions from their EPC assessments. This benchmarking activity offers a clear view of how the properties are performing in reality versus their design expectations. Establishing an accurate thermal baseline is crucial for implementing an effective retrofit.

4 Lynton

4 Lynton

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency

1.0 (C)

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency

1.0

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

34 Chavenage

34 Chavenage

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency

3.00 (C)

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency

2.0

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

3 Old Burford 

3 Old Burford 

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency

3.0 (C)

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency

1.0

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

4 Old Burford

4 Old Burford

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency

3.0 (C)

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency

2.0

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

8 Old Burford

8 Old Burford

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

0%

better than modelled

Modelled EPC Thermal Efficiency

3.0 (C)

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

Senze Measured Thermal Efficiency

3.0

0 W/K m2

5 W/K m2

Paper based 

Paper based 

VS

VS

4 Lynton  

4 Lynton  

Loft insulation, external wall insulation, airtightness measures, new doors and windows

Loft insulation, external wall insulation, airtightness measures, new doors and windows

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat Loss
Prevention

Airtightness measures

Airtightness measures

None

None

Heating
System

Heating
System

Smart heating controls

Smart heating controls

None

None

Renewables

Renewables

Solar PV

Solar PV

Fabric first

Fabric first

Investment
Focus

Investment
Focus

Light touch fabric measures and renewables.

Light touch fabric measures and renewables.

34 Chavenage

34 Chavenage

Loft insulation, external wall insulation, airtightness measures, new doors and windows

Loft insulation, external wall insulation, airtightness measures, new doors and windows

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat Loss
Prevention

Loft insulation, wall insulation

Loft insulation, wall insulation

None

None

Heating
System

Heating
System

Smart heating controls

Smart heating controls

None

None

Renewables

Renewables

Solar PV

Solar PV

Fabric first

Fabric first

Investment
Focus

Investment
Focus

Less insulation and renewables

Less insulation and renewables

3 Old Burford

3 Old Burford

Loft and external wall insulation

Loft and external wall insulation

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat Loss
Prevention

Loft insulation and air tightness measures

Loft insulation and air tightness measures

None

None

Heating
System

Heating
System

Smart heating controls

Smart heating controls

None

None

Renewables

Renewables

Solar PV

Solar PV

Fabric First

Fabric First

Investment
Focus

Investment
Focus

Less insulation and renewables

Less insulation and renewables

4- Old Burford

4- Old Burford

Loft and external wall insulation

Loft and external wall insulation

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat Loss
Prevention

Loft insulation and air tightness measures

Loft insulation and air tightness measures

None

None

Heating
System

Heating
System

Smart heating controls

Smart heating controls

None

None

Renewables

Renewables

Solar PV

Solar PV

Fabric first

Fabric first

Investment
Focus

Investment
Focus

Less insulation and renewables

Less insulation and renewables

8 Old Burford

8 Old Burford

Loft and external wall insulation

Loft and external wall insulation

Heat Loss
Prevention

Heat Loss
Prevention

Loft insulation and air tightness measures

Loft insulation and air tightness measures

Heat pump

Heat pump

Heating
System

Heating
System

Heat pump & smart heating controls

Heat pump & smart heating controls

Solar PV

Solar PV

Renewables

Renewables

Solar PV

Solar PV

Deep retrofit

Deep retrofit

Investment
Focus

Investment
Focus

Less insulation and renewables

Less insulation and renewables

Benefits & outcomes for Bromford

Benefits & outcomes for Bromford

We estimated the potential savings Bromford could achieve by using data and digital twins for retrofit assessments.

We estimated the potential savings Bromford could achieve by using data and digital twins for retrofit assessments.

Portfolio based upfront savings

This calculation compares the proposed spend for the five homes with the potential savings if Senze's recommendations are implemented.

£69.8K

Funds allocated
for retrofit

£44.4K

Funds allocated
for retrofit

Portfolio based upfront savings

This calculation compares the proposed spend for the five homes with the potential savings if Senze's recommendations are implemented.

£69.8K

Funds allocated
for retrofit

£44.4K

Funds allocated
for retrofit

Portfolio based upfront savings

This calculation compares the proposed spend for the five homes with the potential savings if Senze's recommendations are implemented.

£69.8K

Funds allocated
for retrofit

£44.4K

Funds allocated
for retrofit

Carbon Saving

This calculation is based on the operational carbon savings for the five homes over a 25 year period and includes considerations for embodied carbon

2.6

Tonnes
CO2

4.25

Tonnes
CO2

Carbon Saving

This calculation is based on the operational carbon savings for the five homes over a 25 year period and includes considerations for embodied carbon

2.6

Tonnes
CO2

4.25

Tonnes
CO2

Carbon Saving

This calculation is based on the operational carbon savings for the five homes over a 25 year period and includes considerations for embodied carbon

2.6

Tonnes
CO2

4.25

Tonnes
CO2

Time Savings

We compared the person-hours spent evaluating five properties using traditional methods versus Senze's data-driven approach.

50 hours required to analyse properties

5 hours required to analyse properties

Time Savings

We compared the person-hours spent evaluating five properties using traditional methods versus Senze's data-driven approach.

50 hours required to analyse properties

5 hours required to analyse properties

Time Savings

We compared the person-hours spent evaluating five properties using traditional methods versus Senze's data-driven approach.

50 hours required to analyse properties

5 hours required to analyse properties

Energy Saving

We compared the combined fuel cost savings for residents of the five homes when applying standard measures versus following Senze's suggestions

£5080 per year

£5648 per year


Energy Saving

We compared the combined fuel cost savings for residents of the five homes when applying standard measures versus following Senze's suggestions

£5080 per year

£5648 per year


Energy Saving

We compared the combined fuel cost savings for residents of the five homes when applying standard measures versus following Senze's suggestions

£5080 per year

£5648 per year